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FE06 EFP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,282 mi
Last recorded106,282 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 EFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 106,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 96,405 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 94,345 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 94,345 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 94,146 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 94,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 93,656 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,465 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 92,972 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 91,568 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 90,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit To limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit To limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 89,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 89,303 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 87,769 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edges

Pass 3 May 2014 85,327 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre feathering on outer edge

Fail 3 May 2014 85,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 81,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are worn on edges

front brakes are worn

offside front headlight pattern requires attention

Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2010 50,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,539 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FE06 EFP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE06 EFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE06 EFP registered?

FE06 EFP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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